Audit Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • The people were very friendly and took time to explain the work

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I spent 6 weeks with the same team, and within the first week I was very settled and felt at home.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was given a lot of support by not only my manager but the other members of the team. Everyone was willing to help and explain things to me

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Varied on a day to day basis depending on the information the client could provide.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Once I became more competent with the work, i was given more responsibility. This was ideal as I had the chance to get to grips with the audit process.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Skills can be used directly in a grad job, as well as the day to day office interaction which will help me throughout life.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • We had lunch together everyday and management ensured we had some fun on the job.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised. Instructions were clear and the induction in London at the beginning of the placement was a great way to begin.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The members of the team took time to explain the reasons behind tasks that I was set. This means in the future I can apply these skills to new clients.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was offered a job following my placement.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Very good social scene among fellow placement. We met everyone at the induction and were reunited in the finale ball. I have kept in touch with some people since it has finished.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London- high cost of living and socialising. Midlands- less costly.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good nightlife.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Sports teams, social meals and tasks to help the community.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

East Midlands

October 2013

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